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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1959
Page
2
In McDonald County retired railroader 87 year old Hall drilled three water wells west of Goodman. Gas traces appeared at 135 feet and water seepage spoiled two attempts. The third well finished with Hall believing the gas sealed. Residents weigh tapping plans pending seepage fix.
Los Angeles courts awarded actress Lyn Thomas custody of the family Cadillac as part of her divorce proceedings from Jules Sal-Bertram Urbach. The decision, made Thursday in Los Angeles, follows testimony about alleged gambling and embezzlement by Urbach, who faced multiple charges and a $20,000 cash bond.
Iran plans to denounce articles of the 192 Soviet Iranian agreement allowing Soviet troops to cross the northern border if needed. A committee will draft the denunciation as Moscow denounces the U S pact while Tehran pursues a new military alliance with the United States.
Washington 44 A Cass county Michigan farmer Stanley Yankus Jr moving to Australia to escape federal interference he says acreage restrictions have ruined his business. He was fined 4562 dollars with interest and costs for resisting wheat allotments and claims subsidies destroy American liberty. He left due to perceived government overreach and handouts. He has three children aged 15 12 and 3.
Ferriday Louisiana reports that 14 year old wife of singer Jerry Lee Lewis bore a 6:33 am baby boy. Relatives say the couple flew from Baton Rouge after a show, aiming for a birth in Ferriday. Lewis had faced earlier controversy over child marriage during a London tour.
Rep Newell A George a Kansas Democrat seeks to repeal section L of the Taft Hartley Act which allows states to adopt right to work laws He introduced the legislation on Thursday aimed at revoking state authority in this labor area.
A baby girl born at home to Ardell and John Daily in suburban Chicago survived a crash after a fire rescue squad revived her hours after premature birth. Fireman Bernard Weber remained uninjured in the rear seat collision, while two police officers and three others were treated for injuries at Evanston hospitals.
Malta dock workers clashed with police in Valetta as thousands burned sheds fired cars and fought a tense hour long battle. Police used tear gas. several officers and Maltese were injured. Demonstrators attacked yard officials and three mine sweepers. efforts to set ships adrift were halted. The dispute centers on transfer of dockyard control to a private British firm and Britain's shrinking Mediterranean fleet base role.
Officials of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway predicted heavier traffic and good earnings for the nation’s biggest coal carrying line, saying business outlook remains positive for the coming period in Cleveland Ohio.
Mutual Broadcasting System and Max Factor & Co announce talks to take over the network are called off. No price set and no court action is confirmed, though a Detroit filing appeared aimed at blocking the sale.
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